STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harman International Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HAR), the premium global
audio and infotainment group, said today that it has acquired Aha
Mobile, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand mobile and location-based
Internet content services. Based in Palo Alto, California, Aha Mobile is
a pioneer in converting Web-based content to streaming mobile radio that
allows users to safely access their favorite news, entertainment and
social media via in-vehicle infotainment systems or smart phone.

“Delivering safe and convenient Internet access to mobile users is one
of the biggest challenges facing the infotainment industry,” said Dinesh
C. Paliwal, HARMAN Chairman, President and CEO. “In particular, the
rapid growth of social networking through platforms such as Facebook®,
Twitter® and others must be carefully managed in the automotive
environment to prevent driver distraction. This transformative
technology will enable HARMAN to extend its leadership by dramatically
expanding the information available to today’s connected generation
while providing a safe, interactive experience.”

Aha Mobile was launched in 2008 by a group of Web and multimedia
veterans with a shared passion for delivering an “always-on,” connected
lifestyle experience via dynamic audio content that originates on the
Internet. The company’s robust audio publishing platform blends user
preferences, behavior, and predictive search technologies to deliver a
customized information experience that even adapts based on the user’s
expected traffic corridor. Integrated speech-to-text technology allows
users to verbally interact via social media platforms such as Twitter
and Facebook or select from an expected 1000+ channels of Web-based
audio information.

“Streaming, on-demand Web content technology is a natural complement to
HARMAN’s premium infotainment systems, and we look forward to expanding
the reach of this innovative platform to delight new customers,” said
Paliwal. “We will deploy this new technology to strengthen our global
leadership as the provider of choice for rich, interactive infotainment
on the road, around the home, or on the go.”

Aha Mobile launched its “Aha Radio” application for the Apple iPhone®
earlier this year, which has since become popular among mobile users for
sharing real-time, location-based traffic reports, entertainment and
social network information. In addition to planned integration with
HARMAN systems, the Company will continue working with third parties to
enable customized Web content on their products by leveraging the Aha
platform.

HARMAN (www.harman.com)
designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment
solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets –
supported by 15 leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®,
Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by
audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading
professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than
20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio
and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 11,000 people
across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $3.4 billion
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. The Company’s shares are traded
on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.